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    God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,233 views

    This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

    Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's deep love, compassion, and comforting presence in our lives, especially during times of pain and trials, as reflected in Psalm 116:15.

    Hello, friends. Today, I want to share with you the comforting embrace of Psalm 116:15. A passage that reminds us of the depth of God's love, the breadth of His compassion, and the unending comfort He provides in our times of pain. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ...read more

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    How Wise Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 917 views

    This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more

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    The Kingdom Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
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    This sermon explores the concept of Kingdom citizenship, its impact on believers' lives, and the benefits it provides, guided by the Holy Spirit's revelation.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, eager to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word. There is an air of anticipation, a sense of unity, and a shared yearning to understand and experience more of God's Kingdom. In the timeless ...read more

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    Except You Are Born Anew

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 17, 2025
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    To establish that Jesus’ exception includes two components, “the water and the Spirit.” The new birth or being “born anew” includes both in the regeneration process. This exception has no exceptions. Believers in God must learn to respect and “accept the exceptions” of God in being “born anew.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Greek word “anothen” 2. The two components 3. The process of regeneration Introductory Remarks. 1. This sermon will discuss the “exception of Jesus” in being born “anew.” This lesson will address the process of being “born again.” It is often referred to as the “new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit Power Part 2

    Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,351 views

    Make sure of your salvation, but it doesn’t say make sure by looking back at a decision that you made. The way that you make sure of your calling and election is by practicing these qualities.

    Let me give you a couple of warnings before I get started today. We had an awesome, awesome service last service, but let me just say this. Stick with me through the whole talk. Typically, you can hear a message and doze off for a little bit. And catch five minutes here and think, ‘Ooh! That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saludo A Los Hermanos Creyentes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 19, 2025
     | 469 views

    Nuestra lealtad a Cristo y a los demás creyentes debe prevalecer sobre todos los demás factores. Debemos recibir y apoyar a todos los demás cristianos, independientemente de su raza, denominación, partido político o cualquier otra afiliación.

    En los dos últimos mensajes hemos abordado la expresión de gratitud de Pablo por el regalo que los filipenses le habían enviado. Se encuentra en Filipenses 4:10-20. Allí descubrimos una riqueza de revelación que ha llenado nuestros corazones de paz y confianza. Los dos ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In The Dark No Longer Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    Jesus is our source for life.

    IN THE DARK NO LONGER John 1:3-5 S: Life Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS OUR SOURCE FOR LIFE. ?: How? KW: Undertakings TS: We will find in John 1:3-5 three undertakings of Jesus that reveal to us how He is the source for our life. The _____ undertaking that reveals Jesus as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 19, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    Questions: 1. What is hell like? 2. Is hell forever? 3. How can a good God send people to hell?

    It is captivating to watch the movie industry and their fascination with spiritual issues — twisted as they may be at times. There are any number of films dealing with angels, the spiritual world, and even heaven and hell. One of the most graphic of these was the film Ghost starring Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not By But For Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 48,567 views

    Ephesians 2 contrasting our state "before" Jesus and "after" Jesus.

    Not By But For – Eph 2:1-10 Steve Simala Grant – Aug. 19, 2001 Intro: before and after pictures Have you seen the popular advertising tactic of “before” and “after” pictures? They are probably most common for diet products, but I’ve also seen them for hair and make-overs. The “before” picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faithful Father

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    This Father’s Day sermon urges fathers to be faithful.

    Sunday Morning, June 16, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Father¡¦s Day 2002 SLIDE 1 A FAITHFUL FATHER 1 Samuel 2:12-25 Introduction: 1. Over 200 years ago, when the United States Marine Corps was being formed, much time was given to adopting an appropriate motto. A Latin phrase was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Offer We Can't Refuse

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,897 views

    God has set the boundaries for all time, and this most certainly includes us, and we are constantly stepping over the line testing the limits He has prescribed for us. We freely worship everything and everyone except Him. And although He has arranged th

    Sermon Title: AN OFFER WE CAN’T REFUSE Sermon Text: Jeremiah 3:12-24 Sunday Evening, JULY 30, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Can you imagine what it would be like to be a teenager and be called to a ministry such as the one that Jeremiah was called to? When I think back to my teen years, or as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Kind Of Soil Are You?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 21,120 views

    In life, just like in a garden, there are different kinds of soil. The kind of soil you are will determine how God can impact your life.

    Matthew 13:1-23 What Kind of Soil Are You? I’m not a gardener, nor do I play one on TV – but my wife is. And I’ve tilled around a bit – and dug into the soil we have around our house to put in sprinklers and the like. It’s bad stuff – with lots of clay. I have learned the clay doesn’t grow things ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Is Anybody Out There Wise? Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    God wants us to be wise not so that we can get ahead in life, but so that we can know how to be godly in every circumstance in life.

    Imagine that a genie appeared to you just like in the movie Aladin. Instead of granting you 3 wishes, you get the economy version and the genie tells you that you are granted 1 wish of your choice. (As Genie on Aladin says, “Ixniah on wishing for more wishes”) What do you choose? So many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better Ask The Boss Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into a treaty because the Israelites fail to ask the Lord. We learn to involve God in our decisions, act with integrity when we make a poor decision, and trust God to redeem even those bad decisions.

    Better Ask the Boss Joshua 9 Intro: Have you ever been deceived? Have you ever gotten burned by somebody who seemed sincere, whom you trusted, and who turned out to have been lying to you all along and took advantage of you? Sadly most of us can relate all too easily. We have placed our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist